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# Shay Rieger (1923–2015)

Shay Rieger is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $882. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Shay Rieger sold in 2020 for $1,512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shay Rieger work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shay Rieger work is $882.

The median Shay Rieger painting sells for $1,512 across 7 lots.

The median Shay Rieger sculpture sells for $125 across 5 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,512 | $12,500 | — | 2020-12-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $125† | $1,500 | — | 2024-05-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,134–$5,000 | $3,500 | $12,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $12,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $1,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $630 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Shay Rieger worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shay Rieger work is $882. The median Shay Rieger painting sells for $1,512 across 7 lots. The median Shay Rieger sculpture sells for $125 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Shay Rieger's auction record?

Shay Rieger's auction record is $12,500, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shay Rieger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shay-rieger (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.